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The Top 10 2012 Resort Trends

Chi Diem Chau — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:48:25 PDT

Resort 2012 brought us a bevy of wild colors, cool silhouettes, and a lot of prints. But what does it all mean? We're breaking it down for you, supplying you with the top 10 trends culled from all of the collections. Think surf-inspired gear, tropical prints, and pajama dressing. Want to see the rest? Click through - and start taking notes!

Alice & Olivia Shows Off Bold Colorblocking For Resort 2012

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:28:23 PDT

You can't help but smile at Alice & Olivia's Resort 2012 collection. Staying true to her quirky, fun aesthetic, designer Stacey Bendet showed off a motley of vibrant hues and bold colorblocking in her latest collection. Peep the lookbook for vacation-perfect maxi dresses, flirty rompers, and crisp shorts in the slideshow and tell us what you think!

The Best Looks From Resort 2012 - Part One

Chi Diem Chau — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:05:19 PDT

We love Resort collections: the gorgeous gowns, bright colors, and chic separates all serve as inspiration for our Summer 'fits right now, and turn into lusts later into the year when they actually come available in stores. So far, the collections shown from the likes of Yves Saint Laurent, Jenni Kayne, and McQ to name a few, have taught us a lesson in vibrant hues, warm weather layering, and effortless glamour. Click the slideshow to see the best looks from Resort 2012 thus far!

Trend Alert: Mexican Holiday

FabSugar — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:34:04 PST

We're dreaming of a chic Mexican holiday, with days on the beach and evenings dancing under palm trees. On the Spring runway, YSL's flirty dresses and Marc Jacobs's colorful looks invoked Frida Kahlo's bold, ethnic style. We love this embroidered dress ($620), and we'll stock up on glam accessories like an embellished purse ($44) and flower pins ($10 each). Click through to shop.

Coveted Crib: Alys Beach Homes

CasaSugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:00:14 PDT

I just came across Alys Beach, a community of resort homes on the Florida Panhandle, and I am completely infatuated with the place. With beautiful white stucco walls and white-ridged roofs, it's a cross between English and Spanish architecture with classic, old-world charm.

It's also outfitted with every modern convenience, and each home is built using green construction techniques. Many homes have gracious, private, and storm-resistant courtyards such as this one, but the community also has spacious central courtyards for getting to know neighbors. And with gorgeous ocean views, rooftop terraces are another luxury. As for the interiors, they're as magnificent as the exteriors with tall, vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, rich wooden ceiling beams, and a minimal, antique industrial aesthetic. Take the full tour of this house when you

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Look Book Love: Rebecca Taylor Resort '09

FabSugar — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:00:08 PST

There's no denying that resort collections put you in a vacationing mood. Rebecca Taylor's Resort '09 line does precisely that. As I was flipping through the colorful look book, I was envisioning what exotic locale I would wear each outfit to. Bora Bora, Greece, Amalfi Coast all crossed my mind. Tweed shorts, neon tanks, lightweight cardigans, florals, maxis, and ruffles are just some of the offerings I would pack with me. Now it's your turn - flip through Rebecca Taylor's look book and imagine yourself in a faraway land.

Trend Alert: Resort Time Maxis

FabSugar — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:00:22 PST

If you're part of the lucky bunch who is jetsetting to paradise this holiday, do not leave home without at least one Resort time maxi. But the real beauty is: You don't need to leave your hometown to wear such a fabulous frock. Actress Jennifer Morrison wore her Missoni to an InStyle soiree only appearing to have transported herself. She looked like she just got back from a relaxing rendezvous; whether she actually did or not remains a mystery . . .

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Fashion 101

FabSugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:00:22 PDT

Isaac Mizrahi's Spa 2009 collection (hear the designer explain why he uses the word spa and not resort).

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Home Away From Home: Maya Tulum

CasaSugar — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:15:20 PDT

I can't think of a better way to relax after an activities-filled wedding week than by honeymooning on the beach. If this type of mellow, back-to-nature adventure sounds like your type of vacation, then head to Tulum, Mexico, to stay at Maya Tulum Resort.

This resort features cabanas that are right on the beach, though you'll have to be prepared for a walk on the rustic side. Maya Tulum is bordered by the ocean on one side and the jungle on the other, and relies on a generator for electricity; thus, it's recommended that you leave hair driers and extraneous plug-in appliances at home, and just enjoy the setting (even if your hair's a little frizzy). You and your honey will sleep inside one of Maya Talum's simple, chic, thatched-roofed cabanas, whose beds' mosquito netting enhances both the comfort level and the romance. Each cabana features a sitting area and a tiled bathroom with an open shower area. You can pick from beachfront, garden, or ocean-view cabanas.

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Guests can take their meals in the resort's restaurant, a round cabana built with marble floors, limestone views, and a stunning view of the Caribbean Sea. The healthy cuisine features mostly vegetarian and fresh seafood. You can pop in anytime for a smoothie, drink, or snack.

Located on the Riviera Maya, the resort offers guests a range of beach activities, from simply reading a favorite book in a shaded hammock to exploring lagoons and water springs. When you tire of lolling on the beach, consider an eco adventure tour, where you can snorkel, visit ruins, or even go caving.

For the adventurous, nature-loving couple, Maya Tulum is indeed a natural choice for your post-wedding vacation bliss.

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Look of the Day: Resort to Class

FabSugar — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:00:22 PDT

AG5 decided to wear resort to class with a fun and colorful outfit. She's just heading to school, but her paisley shorts and nautical striped cardigan make me yearn for a summer vacay in Italy, maybe?

Here's what she has on:

Cardigan: J.Crew
Tank: Banana Republic
Shorts: J.Crew
Belt: Gucci
Shoes: Charlotte Russe
Necklace: Urban Outfitters
Bangles: J.Crew

Congrats to AG5!

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